Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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