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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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