Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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