Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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