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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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