Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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