Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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