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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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