Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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