Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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