Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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