Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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