Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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