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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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