Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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