Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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