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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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