Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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