Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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