Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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