Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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