Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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