Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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