Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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