Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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