Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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