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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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