Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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