Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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