Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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