Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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