Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire 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 resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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