Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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