Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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