Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines 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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