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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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