Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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