Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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