Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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