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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers 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 deal with the issues of 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. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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