Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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