Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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