Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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