Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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