Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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