Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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