Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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