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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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