Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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