Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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