Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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