Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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