Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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