Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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