Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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