Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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