Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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