Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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