Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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