Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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