Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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