Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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