Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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