Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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