Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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