Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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