Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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