Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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