Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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