Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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