Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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