Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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