Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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