Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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