Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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