Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important 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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