Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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