Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning