Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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