Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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