Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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