Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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