Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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