Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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