Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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