Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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