Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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