Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important 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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