Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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