Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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