Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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