Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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