Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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