Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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