Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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