Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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