Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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