Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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