Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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