Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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