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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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