Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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