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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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