Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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