Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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