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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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