Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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