Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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