Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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