Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key 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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