Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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