Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to massively open online courses (MOOC) and open education resources (OERs). As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.

There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major challenges associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). For more details please visit this Educational Research site.

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