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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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