Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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