Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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