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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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