Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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