Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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