Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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