Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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