Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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