Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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