Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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