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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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