Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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