Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators 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 massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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