Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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