Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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