Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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