Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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