Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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