Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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