Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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