Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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