Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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