Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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