Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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