Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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