Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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