Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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