Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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