Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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