Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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