Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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