Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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