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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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