Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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