Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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