Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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