Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major 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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