Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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