Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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