Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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