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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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