Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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