Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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