Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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