Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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