Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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