Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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