Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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