Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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