Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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