Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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