Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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