Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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