Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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