Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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