Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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