Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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