Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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