Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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