Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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