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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs