Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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