Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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