Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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