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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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