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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education