Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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