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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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