Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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