Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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