Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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