Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free 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 variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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