Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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