Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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