Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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