Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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