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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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