Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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