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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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