Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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