Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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