Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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