Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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