Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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