Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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