Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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