Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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