Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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