Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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