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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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