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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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