Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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