Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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