Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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