Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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