Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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