Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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