Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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