Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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