Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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