Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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