Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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