Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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