Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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