Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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