Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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