Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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