Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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