Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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