Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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