Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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