Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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