Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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