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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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