Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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