Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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