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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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