Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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