Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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