Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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