Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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