Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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