Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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