Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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