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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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