Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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