Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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