Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the 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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