Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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