Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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