Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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