Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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