Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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