Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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