Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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