Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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