Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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