Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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