Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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