Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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