Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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