Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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