Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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