Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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