Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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