Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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