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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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