Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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