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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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