Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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