Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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