Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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