Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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