Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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