Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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