Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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