Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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