Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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