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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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