Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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