Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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