Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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