Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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