Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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