Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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