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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This 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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