Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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