Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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