Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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