Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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