Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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