Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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