Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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