Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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