Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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