Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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