Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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