Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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