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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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