Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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