Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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