Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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