Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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