Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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