Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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