Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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