Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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