Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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