Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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