Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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