Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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