Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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