Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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