Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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