Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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