Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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