Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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