Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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