Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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