Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important 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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