Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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