Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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