Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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