Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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