Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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