Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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