Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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