Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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