Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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