Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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