Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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