Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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