Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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