Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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