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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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