Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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