Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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