Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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