Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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