Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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