Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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