Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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