Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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