Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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