Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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