Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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