Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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