Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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