Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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