Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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