Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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