Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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