Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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