Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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