Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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