Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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