Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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