Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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