Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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