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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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