Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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