Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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