Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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