Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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