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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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