Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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