Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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