Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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