Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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