Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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