Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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