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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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