Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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