Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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