Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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