Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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