Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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