Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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