Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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