Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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