Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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