Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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