Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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