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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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