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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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