Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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