Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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