Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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