Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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