Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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