Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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