Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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