Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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