Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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