Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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