Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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