Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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