Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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