Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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