Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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