Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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