Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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