Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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