Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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