Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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