Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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