Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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