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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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