Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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