Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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