Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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