Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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