Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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