Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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