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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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