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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources