Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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