Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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