Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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