Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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