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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing 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 subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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