Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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