Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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