Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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