Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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