Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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