Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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