Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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