Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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