Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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