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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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