Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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