Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the most important 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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