Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key 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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