Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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