Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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