Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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