Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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