Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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