Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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