Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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