Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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