Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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