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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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