Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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