Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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