Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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