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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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