Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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