Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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