Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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