Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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