Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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