Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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