Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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