Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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