Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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