Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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