Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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