Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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