Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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