Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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