Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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