Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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