Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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