Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book