Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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