Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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