Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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