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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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