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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources