Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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