Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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