Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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