Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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