Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student 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 blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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