Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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