Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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