Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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