Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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