Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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