Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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