Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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