Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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