Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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