Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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