Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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