Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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