Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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