Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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