Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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