Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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