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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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