Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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