Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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