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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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