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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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