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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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