Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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