Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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