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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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