Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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