Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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