Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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