Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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