Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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