Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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