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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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