Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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