Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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