Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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