Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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