Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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