Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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