Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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