Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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