Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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