Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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