Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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